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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.39, 227.76 and 149.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.39, 227.76 and 149.23 is: 224.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.39 : 227.76 = 149.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.39/227.76 = 149.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.39x = 227.76 × 149.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.39x = 33,988.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,988.62/151.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.51

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